Maine Health Care Association honors long term care providers

AUGUSTA — Sentry Hill at York Harbor recently received the 2012 Celebrating Excellence in Innovation Award during a recognition ceremony held at the Augusta Civic Center. Sponsored by the Maine Health Care Association, the award is given annually to long term care providers that have designed and implemented an outstand...

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Posted Oct. 10, 2012 at 2:00 AM

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AUGUSTA — Sentry Hill at York Harbor recently received the 2012 Celebrating Excellence in Innovation Award during a recognition ceremony held at the Augusta Civic Center. Sponsored by the Maine Health Care Association, the award is given annually to long term care providers that have designed and implemented an outstanding program that has demonstrated success in improving resident quality of life/care, enhancing employee development and relationships or engaging community members or groups in facility life. Sentry Hill at York Harbor was recognized for its Best Hiring Practices. The CEO program is committed to bringing the outdoors to the residents of Sentry Hill through such activities as picnics on Mt. Agaminticus, kayaking at Camp Waban, and biking experiences on campus.

To be considered, nominees must meet certain criteria, including demonstration of a best practices approach and tangible results to show that the creative ideas and practices have contributed to resident quality of life and care. Nominations for the award were submitted by long term care facilities statewide and winners were selected by an independent panel of judges with long term care expertise.

Sentry Hill at York Harbor is a community that incorporates independent apartments and cottages, along with assisted living, memory care and an adult day program.

YORK — Sentry Hill at York Harbor recently announced that it has a new executive director. Mary Ellen Dunham has just taken that position at Sentry Hill and is "looking forward to grow on the commitment to excellence Sentry Hill has held for the past 14 years." Sentry Hill at York Harbor is managed by Continuum Health Services.